Evening Star Newspaper, July 29, 1893, Page 12

12 ae ™ THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY. JULY 29. 1893-SIXTEEN PAGES. CORNER-STONE DAY. Making Arrangements for the Sep- tember Celebration. AEN WHO ARE DOING THE WORK, oo Plans Made by Chairmen of the Various Committees. —————————— A SIGNIFICANT CENTENNIAL. a EPTEMBER 138, 173, was the date of the laying of the corner stone of the Capi- tol building, and it the centennial of this important event is not celebrated in an appropriate manner it will be even more surprising than the tremendous growth and development of is city since the piece of sandstone was put in place 100 ‘The celebration of the laying of the corner stone will an event of peculiar importance to Washingtonians. Each year there are many celebrations held in Wash- ington, but in all ovr history there is no date of more vital local importance than the 18th of September, 17%. The laying of the corner stone of the magnificent build- ing. which looks down on the city with all the majesty that perfect grace and sym metry give, not only told of the com- mencement of the especial building to which it belonged, but the act marked the birth of the great Washington, the beauti- ful Washington of today, that radiates its bread avenues im all directions to the ad- miration of all visitors. For many years after its birth the city was but a sickly in- Yant and little attention was paid elther to its health or its beauty. Years, however, fhave come and gone. A century of time has rolled itself across the panorama and a new century enters into its existence to find the Capitol building imposingly beaatt- ful; its white walls and dazzling dome sur- rounded by green lawns and looking down on the most beautiful city in the world. The celebration of the laying ef the cor- ner stone is not of local importauce only. @he building whose commencement it will years ago. Chairman Gardner. #ommemorate is a national bu‘lds “the greatest of all national buildinzs, both 4m beauty and in the importance of its :ses, while the event celebrated marks the be- winning of the era of growth and prosper- Sty of the young and struggling republic. That the centennial ceiebratioa in Sep- ftember will be a success is assured with the men who have it in charge. Men who vhave managed inaugurations, Gran? Army mcampments and dozens of similar events are capable of anything and strangers, twho will undoubtedly flock here by thous- ands, may rest assured that the reputation Which Washington has gained for hospi- Vice Chairman G! tality will be fully sustained. Already many of the committees are well advanced in their preparations and further particulars are being settled every day. The commit- tees have been selected in a thoroughly ju- dicious manner and are well qualified to carry out the especial affairs intrusted to them. The general committee is a marvel of selection, while the officers possess every requisite for success. The chairman of the celebration, Mr. Lawrence Gardner, is one of the best known men in, this city, both in a political and business way. His skill as an organizer has been proved many times. C. C. Glover is the vice chairman, and a better selection could not have been made. He is of the banking firm of Riggs & Co., and possesses remarkable executive ability. The secretary, Mr. Edwin B. Hay, ome of Washington's bright lawyers, has & personal popularity which stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The corres- ponding secretary is Mr. M. I. Weller, the well-known East Washington real estate Healer. who has the honor of having made the first proposal for the celebration. The treasurer is Mr. S. W. Woodwanl of the firm of Woodward & Lothrop. Mr. Wood- ward has held the same position with ui form success for many events. No better assurance could be given of the success of the celebration than the PERtns of the names of the general com- tee, Which comprises Lawrence Gardner, phairman: ©. C. Glover, vice chairman; E win B. Hay, secretary; M. 1. Weller, cor- fesponding secretary: 'S. W. Woodward, wsurer; J. W. Babson, H. L. Biscoe, H. [. Boynton, A. T. § . J. Darlington, Secretary Hay. Ws Dean, Harrison Dingman, @, George T. Dunlop, J. J w. . Frizzell William A. H. “A. Griswold, Jules J. Hannan, Chris. Heurich, J. Hari pn Johnson, F. A. Lehman, Thoma: filler, F. L. Moore, Theodore W. ‘M. Parker, Charles F. Powell, Sam ‘John W. Ross, Isadore Saks, Thomas omerville, A. R. mith, A."F. Sperr: + Stephenson, ear, Dr. J. ‘Spotford, Henry Sherwood, V James F. Scaggs, Elias |. Toner, nour W. Tul- | feb, Duncan S. Walker, B. 1. Warner, J. ¥. Whelpley. Beriah Wilkins. L. ¢. Wil-{ amson. L. D. Win’, Marshall W. Wines, Bd 8. §. Yoder. Chairman Lawrence G fal committee, thole time to’ the work ©R. said to a Star rep Im preparing for an eve about to celehrate th Semtimental-patriotie and the practical, | of importance and both to be watched | yi care to be exercised that each per attention. When we stop * @ moment to consider the patriotic side rdner of the gen- | who is giving almost his | of the celebra- t such as we are e are two sides, ‘Thomas W. | many avenues of thought that we are apt vagances that are un-American. We Corresponding Secretary Weller. as we look back over the years that hav templated such a grand and become, backed bi and wealth untold, thoroughly illustrates both the ; and practical as this celebration. have been a success. this patriotic occasion. some consideration. ‘Treasurer Woodward. “In 1793 our entire’system of government was to an extent an experiment. The lay- ing of the corner stone of the Capitol at that time in such a vast wilderness, if done at this practical age would be looked upon as the work of some day dreamer or enter- prising boomer, but President Washington, with that peculiar abiding faith of his in the future success of the great republic he had helped so materially to establish, and his belief in the future prospects of the great city that had been honored by Ms name, did not hesitate to put on record his opinions, and the result of our centennial bear testimony to the clearness of his judg- ment. “Now we are celebrating what Is a fixed and established fact—our government now on a perpetual basis and our Capitol fixed as firmly and as lasting as it is possible for human foresight to establish a political ome. “To make the celebration a success we are meeting with the most hearty co-opera- tion from the citizens, in fact, it is aston- ishing to see the unanimity of purpose in which our citizens are responding with the desire to make this celebration a grand suc- cess.” J. W. Babson. The proposition to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the laying of the corner stone of the Capitol having orig- inated with the East Washington Citizens’ Association, the appointment of Mr. J. W. Babson, the president of that association, as the ‘chairman of the committee on the Scope of the celebration was a most wise and appropriate selection. Mr. Babson has been untiring in his efforts to make the coming celebration a success, and to a Star reporter he stated yesterday that he was confident that the celebration would be all that its projectors hoped for. “The Star,” said Mr. Babson, “has kept the people of the District so ‘fully informed of the plans and intentions of the general committee of fifty and the various sub- committees as announced from time to time that I fear that there is nothing new for me to tell. ‘There will be a great parade on the day of the celebration, the 1th of next September, and in the afternoon at the Capitol there will be most interesting ceremonies, consisting of addresses by the President and noted orators, a poem by a distinguished writer, Masonic exercises and vocal and instrumental musie. In the even- ing there will be more music, a grand dis- | play of fireworks and general illumination of the Capitol and the city. The latest idea of the committee is to prevail upon the Secretary of the Navy to order here such a number of the vessels of the navy as will add a fine naval display to the |celebration, The committee feels confident of being able to secure such a display,and it hopes to add other enjoyable features to the occasion. The people of not only the District but also those of the neighboring states are daily becoming more and more interested in the celebration, and it will have much more thaw a mere local color- ing. In fact, the celebration will be a na- tional one, as it should in all propriety be, and it will be a grand success.” ‘The re- maining members of the committee on | scope are: Dr. Jos. M. Toner, F. L. Moore, W. J. Stephenson, Mills Dean and Henry Sherwood. Mr. B. H. Warne: Mr. B. H. Warter, the president of the Washington Loan and Trust Company, | and whose public spirit has helped make many a movement in the District success- ful, is chairman of the Committee on Ceremonies. He has for associates A. R. Spofford, vice chairman; Charies C. Glover, Dr. Joseph M. Toner, J.’ W. Whelpiey, J. J. Darlington, Mills Dean. They have ‘given a great deal of attention to the prepara- tion of the program, which, although not long, owing to the nature of the ceremo- j nies, has been arranged with the view of giving wider scope than would be the case if the celebration were regarded simply #8 | @ matter of local interest. | Although it has not been definitely ar- ranged. Bishop Paret of Baltimore will probably open the ceremonies with prayer. will be furnished by the Marine . Which the lary of the Navy has kindly detailed for the occasion ‘The orator, William Wirt Henry of Vir- will be introduced by President and. Mr. Henry is a Ineal descend- nt of Patrick Henry. and is a scholar of wide reputation as well as of decided ora- torical ability. He will speak largely on the j eivie institutions of the United States, as well as of Hts zeneral history, which ‘has y since the corner st {of the Capitol was laid. ae It is also intended to have an original Watson Gilder. the editor acazine, which will have special reference to the occa: ‘The Masonic ceremonies and address will be under the direction of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, Mr. L. Cabell Williamson, grand master. ‘Vice President Stevenson, ‘who is a Mason, having been grand commander of the state of Tilinois, has been invited to deliver the address. It is hoped that Cardinal Gibbons will be present and participate in the closing cf the ceremonies. of the question the subject opens up so to be carried away by sentiments of the highest patriotic character, and by extra- are about to celebrate the centennial of the lay- ing of the corner stone of the Capitol, and passed since then, we think, can {t be pos- sible that Washington ever dreamed or con- imposing structure as the present Capitol, to be sur- rounded by such a beautiful city’as this has sixty-six million people “We have had centennial celebrations in- numerable, but there has been none that so triotic lere was jaid the corner stone and for one hundred years our country has step by step pro- gressed, and no matter what we may con- jecture for the future we cannot help but feel that the past hundred years at least In holding such cele- brations as we are now preparing for we simply call the attention of the people to ‘The conditions that exist at the present time and at the time of the original laying of the corner stone are so marked that they are worthy of Mr. John Joy Edson. ‘The finances in affairs of this sort fur- nish @ great deal of the motive power. In this instance the man selected as the head of the finance committee is in himself a guarantee that the work of the committee Will be done with energy and promptness. Mr. John Joy Edson is the chairman. His excellent record in connection with the management of the arrangements for the Grand Army Encampment is still fresh in the minds of the public. Mr. Edson intends to raise all the money that will be needed. In speaking of the work of the committee he said: “Our committee has commenced to can- yass for subscriptions to secure the funds to defray the necessary expense attending the ceremonies of the centennial anniver- sary of the laying of the corner stone of the United States Capitol. We realize that our duties are probably the most arduous that any committee is called upon to per- form. However, we feel that it 1s of that character which all public spirited men must enter into earnestly and successfully to accomplish. Now and then the people of Washington are called upon to arrange for some public affair of like character. ‘They are only inaugurated when the occa- be entirely proper. sion seems to ‘On such occasions in the past committees have been organized, sufficient funds have been raised Promptly and the details carried out ina creditable manner as far as I can recollect without exception and proving a benefit to our people and to Washington. Our peo- ple have come to rely upon the committees they appiont, that funds raised by popular Subscriptions will be handled to defray le- gitimate expenses only; avoiding extrava- ance on the one hand and doing what is Proper and necessary on the other. ‘The committee having in charge this celebra- tion, will, I am sure, prove no exception. When a ‘committee is appointed to raise funds in this manner their duties are neces- sarily arduous and are a ‘at tax upon their time, and when sul scriptions are made willingly and promptly by those able to do so, it goes a great way to relieve them of the burden. “This celebration is one worthy of our best efforts. Conducted as contemplated, Will prove @ lesson both useful and patri- otic, and will furnish a happy opportunity for ‘the people of Washington, where the national Congress always assembles, in a Proper way to recount and bear testimony o the great history and success that has been attained in conductin, under our Constitution. ¢ ceremonies Will be of such a character that they can- not help but favorably Impress the country. at large, as well as Congress, which will then be’ assembled, and thus be @ great credit to and the city of Wash- ington.” hose associated with Mr. 1 committee are as follows; P4s0n on this Frank P. Reeside, secretary; John T. Arms. Henry C. Burch. James L. Barbour, Charles J. Bell, H. H. Bergman, Charles C. Bradley, S. Thomas Brown, Brent L. Bald- win. Job Barnard, F. H. Barbarin, J. Wes- ley Boteler. Samuel Bieber, W. D. Baldwin, Baldwin, William . Clark, Clarence » Daniel B. Clark, Samuel Cross, Connell, Aibert Carry, Samuel W. Dayidge, Louis J, €. C. Duncanson, W. Clarence Duvall Eat. ward Droop. George W. Driver, Eckloff, Matthew G. Emery, So. Boenty, Georee E,, Emmons, Witam J. Frizzell, Ee Finch. 'D ler, A. Fardon, James George W. Fisher, Guthridge, William B. Gurley, A. foram H. A. Griswold, ‘Thomas Gray, George C. Henning, John 'E. Herrell, A.'H. F. gten, George F. Harbin, 'D. P. “Hickling, Theodore L. Holbrook, "R. O. ‘Holtzman, C. W. Howard, Charles A. James, John G. Judd, Arthur ‘L. Keene. George Killeen,A. M. Lothrop, T. A. Lambert, Philo J. Lock- wood, B. F. Leighton, John’B. Larner, Jas. Lansburgh, John H. Magruder, William H. Raneaus, A » McLachien, Sohn W. Mar cartney, Frank B. Mohun, W. C. Morrison, Meyer Loeb, Frank P. Madigan, Clarence McClelland, Frank B. Noyes, Alitson Nay- the republic W. BL Corso Dennis Curriden, C. H. lor, jr, George M. Oyster, 'F. S. Parker, E. P. “Berry, Thomas C. ‘Pearsall, J.T. Petty, Eugene Peters, John C. Parker, ‘A. B.Ruff, Seaton Perry, E. Francis Riggs, 8. Ross, T. 1. Roessle. W. We Ra Rawlings, Thos. Somerville, Frederick C. Stevens, F. A. Stier, B. F. Snyder, Jonn G. Slater, Dr. A. J. Schafhirt, A. L.” Sturte- vant. John W. Shafes, Samuel 8. Shedd, O. G. Staples, J. 8. Swormstedt, E. J. Stell- wagen, Thomas W. Smith, Isadore Saks, 0. T. Thompson, John W. Thompson, Jos. D. Taylor, A. A. Thomas, George W. Tal. bert. Lem Towers, Jesse ‘Wilson, Charles EF. White, rge H. B. White, Charles P. Williams, i. Warner, Beriah Wilkins, Louts D. Wine, Samuel H. Waiker, Frank P. Weller, W. J. Whelpley and Ed- ward S. Wescott. pley, | F. T. Gen. Ellis Spear. There is going to be a great parade and it will be a success from most any stand- point. Gen. Ell Spear is the chairman of the committee on parade, and as he tackled the monster Grand Army demonstration here last September with credit to himself and satisfaction to all concerned, it {8 pretty certain that he will be able to get into Une the aggregation of military bodies and civic societies that will lend ‘their aid to promote the glory of the celebration in Sep- tember. Gen. Albert Ordway, the com- mander of all the forces of the District, is the grand marshal. He will ride at the head of a line that will be imposing in its length and highly interesting in the details, as the various bodi ill be composed of the flower of the manhood of the city. ‘The District militia will turn out in force, and of course the regular troops stationed here will be expected to take part. Then there will be the Masons, the Odd Fello’ the Elks, both of this ‘city and of Baltimore, the Grand Army, the camps of confederate veterans of Virginia and Maryland, the vet- eran firemen. the oldest inhabitants and other organizations. These bodies will march in compact array down Pennsylva- nia avenue from the White House to the Capitol, following the same route that was traveled 10) years ago. The parade is going to be a popular feature of the celebration, and it will be a “corker” if the efforts of the chairman and the members of his com- mittee,who are as follows, can make it so. Gen.’ Ellis Spear, chairman; Robert Ball, Capt. Harrison Barbour, Robert Boyd Lieut. Col. Harry Coggin, Charles W. Darr, apt. C. 8. Domer, S. &, Faunce, ‘Daniel Frazier, George Gibson, Col. Charles Hey- wood, U.S. M. C.: Capt! Joseph O. Manson, cs John 8. Miller, Capt. Allison Naylor and John J. Peabody. F. A. Lehman. ‘The committee on {Ilumination has charge of electric Nghting, gas Mlumination and fireworks. Mr. F. A. Lehman, chairman of the committee, is_a well known and pro- gressive citizen of East Washington and un der his direction the committee has made plans and obtained a great deal of inform tion which will enable them to go ih 50 soon as they know how much money will be at their disposal. Mr. Lehman yave a far reporter some interesting details of e work of his committee. The committee originally intende! to 1- luminate the Capitol from all four sides by means of search lights, which were to sud- denly flood the building with light some time during the evening, but as search lights cannot be moved far eno | on the north and east sides of the Capitol to produce the proper effect this portion of their plan had to be abandoned. The whole electric plant now in the Capitol was kindly placed, free of charze, at the use of the committee. The commi tee is considering plans not only to iilu- minate the dome from the outside, but to place a large electric torch in the praised nd of the statue of Wash'ngton, so as to light up the grounds on the east, front; @ moving caravel on the top of the globe ia the raised hand of Columbus, and other ap- propriate designs to be placed in. suitabie positions, An electrician from Cleveland, O., offers to throw any desired picture on’ tne’ clouds 80 as to be Seen from the whcle surround- ing country. ‘Three firms are competing for the fire- works—Paine and Son of New York, who gave the brilliant exhibition during the Grand Army encampment; the St. Louis Fireworks Company, which gave the exhi- bition on the night’ of March 6, and the Consolidated Fireworks Company of Balti- more, who have never given an exhibition in this District, but who claim to have the largest fireworks plant in the world. The St. Louts Company presents a schedule of 2,500, and says it does not care so much to make money as to redeem its reputa- tion for the unfortunate series of accidents which prevented their last display from be- ing a success. The subcommittee on fire- works went to New York city Wednesday to witness the display of Paine and Son, and while the evening was a very bad one for such a display the committee, has re- turned very much pleased with what they saw. The agent for the Baltimore com- pany, not to be outdone, gives an exhibi- tion Saturday night at Baltimore, to which this committee ig specially invited. Paine and Son and the Consolidated Vires rorks Company have each schedules for different sums, ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, and ave the price of each separate part of the display given, so that the committee can make ‘up a schedule to suit themselves and the amount of money at their disposal. ‘One special feature of the evening will be an American flag in fireworks, which will be set off when the chorus sings the “Star Spangled Banner.” Whether | this flag will be given. as a set plece or will be attached to a balloon and rise in the air will depend on which of the companies is given the contract. Paine and Son have a patent for raising a burning flag in the ir, and hence the other two, companies are restricted to a set. plece. ‘The Baltimore company offers to donate a flag of any de- sired size if it is given the contract and to run ah electric wire to the music stand, so that the musical director can touch i er moment. othe ‘subeommittee on gas flluminations have prepared designs for the gas lamps in the Capitol grounds and on the east front of the Capitol. The gas lamps will be re- moved from the posts and burners, com- posed of letters ignating the different states and territories substituted. Around the large pillars of the building will be placed circles of lights, which will be con- nected by arches provided with hundreds of burners. Sometime during the evening the entire Capitol grounds will be illuminated by dif- ferent colored fires and a perfect fairy scene produced. Mr. Lehman has associated with him on his committee the following: Ed Clark, Wm. McAdoo, Capt. Geo. MeDerby, Capt. Fiebeger, A. W. Hart, A. 8. Pattison, Gustav Bissing, Albert Bright, C. P. Glien, Geo. L. Morton, B. N. Morris, A. B. Clax- ton, A. R. Townsend. Subcommittee on gas illumination—Wm, F. Hart, chairman; O. B. Hallam, Max Georgte. Gen, Duncan 5. Walker, An important function is discharged by the committee on invitations, of which Gen. Duncan 8S, Walker s chairman. The duties of the committee are of a kind re- quiring tact and courtesy, and it is gene-- ally considered that the committee is well constituted for the performance of such duties. To a Star reporter Gen. Waiker, speaking of the work of his committee, said: “To the committe on invitations was as- signed the duty of causing to be prepared table invitations for distinguished guests d to distribute the same to such person: as might be invited to take part in the ceremonies by the general committee. De- signs have been submitted for the invita tion cards, some of which are very beauti- ful and appropriate, but no selection has yet been made by the general committee or its industrious chairman, who must first approve the same before they can be put in the hands of the publishers, “Preliminary invitations have been ad- dressed to the governo-s of the several states and territories of the Union, request- Ing their presence, and, of course, the ex- ecutive, legislative and judicial branches of the government will be fully represented, as they were In the ceremonies of laying the corner stone of the building in 1793 and the corner stone of the extension in 1851. In reply, so far as answers have been re- ceived, the state officials have accepted, and promise their co-operation in every way to make the centennial an assured success.” “As to the invitations to municipal au- thorities, it was thought best to have the chairman of the general committee, with others, personally visit neighboring’ cities and invite their co-operation. “So far as the invitation committee has yet been instructed, the line laid out for them is somewhat like that pursued in 1793 and 11, the general committee, with the advice of Mr. B. H. Warner's ‘committee on ceremonies, having adhered very wisely to a dignified program, worthy of the oc- casion. It is a national as well as a local centennial, and more than semi-offictal in character.’ What is said and done at the Capitol on September Ith next will live in the annals of the country, and In the mat- ter of invitations, so far as the committee has gone, the guests have been selected with respect to their official character, as rep-esenting the state and national govern- ment and historic cities.” Gen. Walker has as associates on his committee, Gen. H. Boynton, vice chairman; M. W. Wines, secretary: Com- missioner’ John “W. Ross, Commissioner M. M. Parker, Commissioner Charles F. Powell, Chief Justice M. W. Fuller, Eppa Hunton, Representative’ Barnes Compton, Judge M. F. Morris, Prof. J. C. Welling, Frank Hatton, Theo. W. Noyes. Mr. Wm. A. Gordon. Mr. Wm. A. Gordon, the chairman of the committee on music, referred the re- porter to Dr. Frank T. Howe, the vice chairman, who, he said, was looking more directly after the detailed work of the com- mittee. Dr. Howe said: “The work of the music committee is yet in an uncertain | state, but I can assure you that when the day of the celebration arrives we will pre- sent the grandest musical effect that has | ever been heard in this District. We pro- | pose to raise a chorus of « thousand voices, and the work of selecting this chorus is already well in. hand, The director will be Prof, ‘N. Duskane Gloward, who so suc- cessfully conducted the chorus in the pen- sion office building on the occasion of the reception to the G. A. R. a year ago, and he has entered into the work with char- acteristic energy. Communication has been opened with many of the surrounding towns and from some feplies have already been received promising assistance In. swelling the number of ‘singers. Favorable sponses have been had from Rockvill Vakoma, Hyattsville, Alexandria and F: | Chureh.” Of course with such a large | us as Is contemplated the preliminary re- | hearsals will have to be in sections, and the | work of selecting the subdirectors is now | going on. It is intended that these sec- tional rehearsals shall be conducted so thoroughly that when the whole chorus is jassembied for the first grand rehearsal | they will all be in excellent condition to | go forward with the work as a body, “This chorus will participate In the ex- ercises in the afternoon and will probably sing three or four numbers. It will also furnish a portion of the night entertain- ment, when a feature of the program 1s expected to be the giving of the ‘Star Span- gled Banner’ in a manner more thrilling ‘and calculated to excite more enthusiasm | than ever before. It is expected that Mr. Chas. B. Hanford will first recite that glorious ‘national song; thet it will then | be sung by soloists; that the immense chor- | rus will then take up the theme, and that | people who will be assembled will join in the repetition of the chorus. “In all this work the chorus will have the assistance of the Marine Band, under the competent leadership of Prof. Fan- ciulll, who will probably have his force augmented to about a hundred performers. It is possible that Prof. Fanciulli may compose something appropriate to the event, which will add to the interest of the occasion. Mr. Ralph Galt, the chair- man of the subcommittee on band music, has this particular matter in charge, and his experience in connection with the last inauguration will be of great assistance in securing the best performers. Thus far, I understand, there have been no definite ar- rangements made, but inquiries have been started to ascertain how many musicians will be needed for the parade, for the ex- ercises in the afternoon and for the grand entertainment at night, and from where they can be most advantageously obtained. Prof. Fanciulli will undoubtedly have con- trol of the band music, and from the excel- lent work he did at the inauguration time, both at the ball and at the concerts given in the pension office building, the best re- sults may be anticipated. “One thing I can say, and that ts that the committee is earnest and enthusiastic in its work, and from the encouragement it has thus far received is confident that it will be able to present to the citizens of Washington a class of music and a body of singers that will be worthy the occasion and the national capital, Every local musi- clan and singer that has been spoken to has promised to assist, and it Is believed that we will be able to present fully a thousand singers on the east front of the Capitol on the 18th of September next.” Mr. Gordon’s associates on the music committee are: Dr. Frank T. Howe, W. A. Slack, ane L, Galt, Fred A. Grant, James P. Willett, W. H. Manogue, A. Coppes, Louis M. Turner, James H. For- syth, H, K. Simpson, Leonard C. Wood, S. M. Yeatman, Jos. I. Weller, John Roeder and J. E. Jones. Mr. Jules Guthridge. The evening entertainment committee is charged with all matters pertaining to the evening ceremonies, except illumina- tion of the Capitol and fireworks. Mi Jules Guthridge ‘of the Evening News is chairman and he has taken hold of the work with his usual energy. In reference to the work before his committee Mr. Guthridge said to a Star reporter: “So far the following suggestions have been made for their consideration: First, the Capitol grounds being properly illuminated it 1s suggested that there be a grand instru- mental and vocal musical entertainment, at which the Marine Band will render a historical cantata, indicating the several prominent stages of the country’s history, and a chorus sing ‘the “Star Spangled Banner” and other appropriate anthems. A torchlight procession, with historical floats and appropriate music, instrumental and vocal, has also been suggested and is under consideration. Another suggestion is an evening performance in the open air of one of Shakespeare's plays by profes- sionals who have tendered thelr services for the occasion. The committee has not yet considered any of these plans, await- ing the full determination of the’ general committee as to the extent of the illumina- tion and character of fireworks display on the evening of the 18th of September.” Mr. Guthridge's committee comprises the following well-known citizens: A. T. Brit- ton, vice chairman; Jas. F. Scaggs, secre- tary; Job Barnard, A. M. Bliss, ‘Robert Christie, Harrison Dingman, Geo. ‘T. Dun- lop, Reginald Fendall, H. W. Garnett, O. C. Green, Geo, E. Hamilton, James Lans- W. A. McKenny, Thos. F. Miller, Mosely, R. Ross Perry, “Richard W. Tulloch, Gen. "Thos. W. incent, L. C. Williamson, Louis D. Wine. Beriah Wilkins. One of the most important committees in an affair like the coming celebration of the Capitol centennial is the committee of reception. To such a committee collectively and to each of its members individually is intrusted the duty of receiving the ‘dis- tinguished guests of the occasion and ex- tending to them all the proper courtesies. For such reasons the personnel of this com- mittee must be composed of representative men of standing and men of tact and judgment, for a breach of etiquette on such an occasion would be regarled as rather a serious matter. The committee this time is quite up to the high standard set for such bodies on similar occasions in the past and thére is no doubt that when their time comes they will do the duty allotted to them in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. The chairman is Mr. Beriah Wilkins, the bus! ness manager of the Post, who has had a deal of experience in matters of this sort already. His committee is necessarily a large one. As yet it has not held a meet- ing, for its duties do not really commence until just before the actual ceremonies when the guests, who have been invited by the invitation committee, begin to put in an appearance. The members of the com- mittee are as follows: Beriah Wilkins, chairman; Dr. William ‘Tindall, secretary: ex-Mayor James G. Ber- ret, ex-Mayor G, Emery, ex-Mayor Sayles J. Bowen, ex-Gov. A. R. Shepherd, ex-Commisstoner’ John H. ‘Ketcham, ex- Commissioner Thos. B. Bryan, ex-Commi: sioner J. Dent, ex-Commissioner Thos. Morgan, ex-Commissioner Jos. R. West, ¢ Commissioner J. ex-Commi: sioner Wm. B. . ex-Commissioner 8. E. Wheatley, ex-Commissioner J. W. Dou; lass, ex-Commissioner L. G. Hine, ex-Com- missioner G. J. Lydecker, ex-Commissioner Wm. Ludlow, ex-Commisstoner C. W. Ra: mond, ex-Commissioner H. M. Robert, ex- Commissioner Wm. T. Rossel, Gen. Nicho- las Anderson, Mahion B. Ashford, John A. Baker, Chas. B. Batley, C. J. Bell, Gen. Bussey, Gen. Wm. Birney, Chapin Brown, James L. Barbour, L. J. Bates, M. W. Bev- eridge, N. W. Burchell, John L. Carroll, John Cassells, George W. Cochran, H. J. Cranford, H."H. Carter, “Wm. Crosby, gene Carust, Walter D, Davidge, Henry Davis, Wash. Danenhower,, John T. Devine, J. Maury Dove, Chas. @. Dunean- son, J. C. Ergood, James 8. Edmon y. E. Edmonston, Albert F. Fox, Capt. G. J. Fiebeger, Wm. BR. Gurley, John T. Given, Dr. Edw, M. Gallaudet. G. Clay Goodk Dr. W. W. Godding, George C. Gorham, H. Wise Garnett, Col. John Hay, Col Charles Heywood, Frank Hume, William C. Hill, Maj. W. P. Huxford, W. S. Hoge, Robert O. Holtzman, Curtis J.» Hillyer, Gardner G. Hubbard, Stilson” Hutchins, Gen. S. S. Henkle, James Kerr, George £. Lemon, 1. Z. Leiter, T. A. Lambert, Daniel Loughran, A. A. Lipscomb, Dr. Thomas F. Mallan, Samuel Maddox, W. Cranch Metn- tire. D. I. Murphy, D.” P. McKeever, Dr. William V. Marmion, William F. Matting}: C, M. Matthews, A’ P. Morse, F. B. M Guire, John R. Mc ence F. Nor- ment, N.G. Ordwe 0; Anthony Pollock, Bu Roessle, Gi: Riggs, Willis J. Stellwagen, H. W Robinson. Repetti, EB. Francis len, O. G. Staples - Sohon, John A. Swoy James A. Somerville, Henry T. Thu: 'T. Thomas, A. Enoch Wilson, Totten. H. 'T. Taggert, ( M: orthington, Levi Woodbury, H. A. Willard, Cl pee: Williams, Charles E. olf. C, Willard, Was! White, Simon W Harrison jvingman, That the city will wear a gala appear- back ‘finally the whole of the vast concourse of ance in honor of the day goes without LEE saying, but still in order that all things may be done decently and in order a com- mittee has been appointed to look after the decorations of the streets and the public ‘buildings. It is not the intention that the committee should do this work or bear the expense of it, but that they shall stimu- late and arouse the interest and the a of the public if such missionary work be found necessary. The chairman of this committee is Mr. Harrison Dingman, who, as everybody knows, has extended’ expe- rience in affairs of this character and sides is endowed with the tact and energy which inspires other people. There is no doubt that the city will look very hand- some In its holiday dress and the commit- tee intends to do everything in its power to contribute to that epd. Those associated with Mr. Dingman on this committee an Reuben F. Baker, Harrison Barbour, Rob- ert Beall, Henry'L. Bryan, Albert Carry, 8. W. Curriden, “Wm. Dickson, Ed. F Droop, J. H. Gordon, Wm. Hoeke, I. W. Hopkins, Harry R. Howser, W. A. Hutch: ins, George W. Joyce, Prof. Harry King, ©. 'C. Lancaster, Frank P.” Madigan, Ea: ward Minnix, F.'S. Parks, Geo. F. Pyles. A committee whose work will form a most important part of the celebration is that of badges and souvenir medals, of which Mr. Thomas Somerville 1s chairman, and Messrs. George W. Casilear, H. H. Twombly, Sid H. Nealy, D. i. _Mur- phy, George Gibson and’ Joseph Walt- meyer are his fellow committeemen. The committee is charged with the preparation of the necessary badges and also with the production of a souvenir medal, and have already had the design selected by the com- mittee for the medal approved of by the The Souvenir Medal. general committee of fifty. This design Was prepared by Mr. George W. Casilear of the committee, and will result in the production of a souvenir of the celebra- tion which will be prized no less for {ts exquisite beauty than for its value as a souvenir of the celebration of the one hun- dredth anniversary of a really great event in American histo: ‘The Souvenir Medal--Reverse. ‘The medal will be about the size of a stiver dollar, and will be of white metal plated with’ gold. One side will show Washington in the act of Jaying the corner stone of the Capitol, and the other side will represent the Capitol as it is today, with medallion head of Washington just above. The medal will suspend by a strip of red, white and blue ribbon from an appropri- ate bar upon a background of white ribbon. The medals will be produced in sufficient numbers to allow not only members of the various comniittees to secure them, but also to put them in the reach, by purchase, of all others who may desire to secure copies of them. Committee on Printing. An important and interesting feature of the work of preparing for the celebration will be the publication, under the auspices of the committee on printing, of a pamphlet containing a history of the Capitol frem the laying of the cornerstone 10) years ago down to the present day. Accounts of the event published in the newspapers at the time will be reproduced in the pamphiet, extracts from Webster's address when the cornerstone of the extension was laid in 11 and much other interesting and valua- ble matter will be found in it A map of the District, prepared from data furnished by Dr. J. M. Toner of this city, showing the holdings ‘of the original proprietors of land in the District at the time of the es- tablishment of the seat of government here, will be a feature of the pamphiet. Chairman A. F. Sperry of the committee, under whose ‘personal supervision the pamphlet is being prepared, and who ts an old newspaper man, states that the pamph- let is now in press, and will be issued very shortly. This pamphlet will, of course, form the most important part of the work of the committee on printing, although the committee will have charge of all the print- ing necessary to be done in connection with the celebration. Mr. Sperry’s fellow com- mitteemen are Arthur St. C. Denver, Geo. H. Harries, David Moore and William H. Rapley. Mr. Henry L. Biscoe. In anticipation of the large crowd of strangers who will undoubtedly visit Washington it was thought wise by the general committee to appoint a commit- tee on public order and comfort, and the following well-known citizens ‘Were ap- pointed as such committee: Henry L. Bis- coe, chairman, and W. L. Cash, W. B. Easton, George H. Gaddes, John Keyworth, A. W.' Kelley, J. Fred. Kelly, Noble D: Larner, M. 'A” McGowan, Col. W. G. Moore, Joseph Parris, Thomias A, Rover, H. L. Street, Richard Sylvester, L. P. Wright. Mr. "Biscoe, the chairman, is a well known business man and ha’_ren- dered efficient service at the head of portant public committees. The comm! tee is charged with the duty of co-operat- ing with the District authorities in se- curing the necessary ald for enforcing the NLE7 requisite regulations tw clear the avenue and streets ‘for the formation and move- ment of the pro n. They are also authorized to consult with the proper au- thorities in charge of the United States Capitol fer the preservation of order in the Capitol grounds 2nd such other mat- ters as in their judgment may be neces- sary for the protection and comfort of the public, both during the ceremonies and evening entertainment. Theodore W. Noyes. The press throughout the country has taken a deep interest in the proposed cele- bration, and has encouraged and aided it in every possible way, recos that the celebration wiil be one in which the whole nation is interested. Therefore, @ press committee was regarded as neci Sary to the success of the celebration and one was appointed, Mr. Theodore W. Noyes, associate editor of The Evening Star, made chairman of the committee. his associates on the committee being: P. V. DeGra vice chairman; Henry L, West, secretary. George W. Abell, Felix Agnus, Thomas G. Alvord, Alex. D. Anderson, Addison B. At- kins, Edward W. Barrett,’ David S. Barry, C. C. Bowsfield, John Boyle, Hobart Brooks, Logan Carlisle, Chas. C. Carlton, John M. Carson, Cluskey Cromwell, Wm. L, Crounse, Marshall Cushing, R. H. Darby, E. G. Dut nell, W. H. Dennis, J. Hadley Doyle, Fergus Ferris, "Harry P. Godwin, George H. Har- ries, Frank H. Hosford,Thomas B. Kalbfus, Rudolph Kauffmann, 'S. H. Kauffmann, Horace Kenney, R. M. Larner, Francis E. Leupp, A. Maurice Lowe, R. Bowman Mat- thews, John P. Miller, O'Brien Moore, Frank P. Morgan, Frank J. O'Neile, John H. Roche, Maurice Splain, John G. Slater, Harold Snowden, Orlando O. Stealey, Alfred J. Stofer, Louis Schade, R. H. Sylvester, John Tracey, Clifford Warden, Walter Well- man, E. B. Wight, R. J. Wynne. In addition to aseisting in promoting the project the committee will see that visit- ing members of the press are suitably Tre- cetved, furnished with every assistance and their visit made as enjoyable as possible. ‘Thomas W. Smith. ‘The committee on railroad rates will en- @eavor to secure such reasonable rates of transportation to the city as will insure the attendance of a mighty throng of people from other places. The committee ts com- sed of such men as leaves nothing to be joubted. The chairman is Mr. Thos. W. Smith, the lumber deale>, whose energy compels success in whatever he undertakes. Washington as a place of interest will be doubly so in connection with the coming celebration, and the committee hopes to be able to make such arrangements with the different transportation lines as will per- mit visitors to spend several days here. The committee are busily engaged in their work, but so far have merely reported pro- gress to the general committee. The fol- lowing are the remaining members of the Biscoe, committee: E. W. Anderson, H. L. Samuel Ross, W. J. Stephenson. S. 5. Yoder. The committee on decoration of the Capitol is one that will probably make as much of a show of the results of its labors as any of the rest. This is the committee of which Mr. S. S. Yoder, the sergeant-at- arms of the House, is the efMficient chair- man, and he has associated with him in the ‘work allotted to him to do about a dozen well-known and active gentlemen. According to the reports of the com- mittee’s progress made to a Star reporter by Mr. Yoder the plans for the decoration of the great white building are by no means completed as yet, nor can they be for some little time to come. The reason of this is that the committee is not sure of. the amount of money that will be turned over to them for thelr use. It is their in- tention to make the decoration just as elaborate and beautiful as the means at their disposal will allow. The plans so far as they have been considered include the decoration and draping of the east front and dome of the Capitol with handsome banners and fiags. Flagstaffs are to be erected about the colonnades, and from these will be hung great banners. The east elevation is to be hung with flags, while from the top of the dome long streamers are to be di to the wings below. For fear that bunting laid directly upon the White surface would mar and stain it. es- pec! of decoration will be dispensed with. The chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the committee have been appointed a sub- committee to confer with professional dec- orators to secure designs and estimates for the work, and until they are ready to make their report the committee will not be in a position to take any definite action. The committee hope to be able to borrow from the War and Navy departments such flags and banners as they may need, and thus materially reduce the expenses of dec- oration. Chairman Yoder’s colleagues on the com- mittee are: Charles H. Harris, C. H. Pick- ling. R. B. Buckley, Benj. F. Guy, Jonn R. Carmody, James F. Hood, JH. ¢. Wil- son, James D. Maher, George W. Tal J. J. 8. Hassler, George W. Moss, W. H. Rupp, E. J. Hannan, Thomas N. Conrad and Tracy L. Jeffords. Isadore Sake. Of course there is considerable in the way of account keeping in connection with such a celebration, and in order that affairs may be conducted in a business-like manner three well-known business men of | the city have been pointed — an auditing” committee, Mr, “adore, Sas of the house of Saks & Co., and one of the leading business men of the city, is chairman, and his associates are Mr. Geo, C. Henning and Mr. Clem. W. Howard. Mr. W. J. riage, The committee on stands has for chair- man Mr. W. J. Frizzell, the enterprising president of the wide-awake and progress- e Northeast Washington Citizens’ Asso- cation. The committee is expected to se- lect the designs for and construction of the stands necessary the accommodation of the speakers, in- ly in the event of rain, this method | vited guests, singers and musicians. Chair man Frizzell states that the committee pro- poses to erect one great stand on the cen- tral steps of the eastern front of the Cap- itol, and such a stand as will be commo- dious, safe and artistic in the highest de- gree. The stand will be handsomely deo erated. and the committee hope to be able to select a design in time to report It to the general committee next. The full committee is as follows: Harry Barton, Quen Donnelly, Williams ead, T. brook, H. F. Holstetm and C. C. Meads. ; Committee on Legislation. Another committee that has been ap Pointed is a committee on Iégslation, which will make an effort to secure the co-opera- tion of Congress. This committee ts com- posed of Mr. Lewrence Gardner, chairman of the general committee, Dr. Jos. M. Toner and Gen. Duncan 8. Walker. —_—>—-— READERS AND ROMANCES. Andrew Lang Daintily Responds to the 8a Perior Modern Critic. Andrew Lang in the Pall sfail Budget. In @ stray number of the Pall Mall Ga- zette, which drifted to the remote Glen Kens, 1 read an article on the decadence of romance. It seemed to be;the manifesto of ‘the young, or, perhaps, was an example of the figure known to rhetoricians as trony. At all events, we were informed that “this upstart generation,” children of some twenty-five years of age, despise the novels of Disrael!, of Lytton; that they think Mr. Dickens a bourgeois, Mr, Thackeray “a nice old gentleman,” who pleased himself with the delusion that he was a cynic; Mr. Be- sant and Miss Braddon were dismissed with a sneer, and generally one gathered that the young are extremely superior that “new gods are crowned in the city” letters. All this, as 1 said, may have been “wrote sarcastic” (to quote an obsolete humorist named Ward), and all this appears to represent the real beliefs of some young persons. Let me not be supposed to regard the opinions of the young with a morose indif- ference. I appeal from twenty-five to fiftesm and find that the taste of fifteen is true te Kingston and Ballantyne the brave, And Cooper of the wood and wave, and to other and more recent “romantic® writers. It is possible that fifteen and fifty are right, and that twenty-five is “a Trinity Sniffer,” or even a sniffer whose edi has not been conferred at that ancient honorable seminary. if Mr. Dickens ens, as of every one, there is much of the temporary, the caduc, much of the man's own generation. It was a merrier, perhaps, not a less wise generation our own. It is the presence of this dental element (and the reader's own of fun) which stands between Mrs. Mr. Squeers, the immortal Pecksniff on side and our superior persons today. is the secret of their indifference to Gervantes nd’ Le Sete thay ae ntes nee. are immersed in the ideas and expressions their own generation. Whatever is earlier Maupassant is out of touch with them. Sheer at Thackeray, they have no eyes for Beatrix Esmond: they are proud of being indifferent to Mrs. Rawdon Craw- ley. These ladies are passees in the jon of ppt moderns, who really move kind of fog, who cannot enjoy any human character or human experience which not draped in the costume of today. Even M. Zola has become rococo: his first fifteen novels or so afe scouted as “pistorical novels,” thir of @ sort long out of cate. I know not if these adorers of the modern have any tincture of classical Mterature, if Plato, Thu- they appreciate Virgil, Homer, —~ As a rule they talk and write about it- erature not more than ten years old. Stendhal is on their horizon in the past; jin the present (setting a few French and | Muscovite authors aside) I really do net know whom they admire. If it is Mr. ling, Mr. Kipling is romantic enough for the ‘most old-fashioned taste; he contini in a modern way, the ancient tradition tory telling. 1 forgot Mr. Meredith, en ‘hor whom readers of taste applauded before this “age unbred™ was bors. But even Mr. Meredith, with all his merits, is not everybody. Thackeray and Dickens are not bad because he is good. It ts that much of this distinguished aut! work, like that of his elders and betters, is fleeting, is of the moment; but then that moment is the present. The mistake, or misfortune, is to think that the new and good makes the good and old ef no value; eclipses and ousts it. To conceive this is the error of narrowness of limit, of intellectual provincialism. | would be an error on the other side te maintain that there can be no interest im the story of a dull life lived by a plain rl. Thus, in Mr. James’ “Washington are,” we have a most moving story 8 plain girl's dull existence. ‘But it Good because the fall an more than the story of Diana, © bad because she ts beautiful and charming. Not the ingredients, but the genius of author makes the merit of a novel. Yet the superior modern often seems think that the commonplace must be while the romantic must be no such distinction in the na believe that there i ignorant siaves Absorbed in the eration, thinking their critic forgets that his idol and be dethroned. In “Vingt Ans one of the heroes says: cardinals pass like @ torrent, the cl like a flame, but we shall endure. endure they ‘do, by mere essential Vigor of character. But the modern will assure us that Dumas ts obsolete. Obsolete for whom? For whom are Scott, Dumas, Thackeray obsolete? Not for the world of readers, of those who oc- cupy themselves with booke “for human leasure.” ‘The very cal test of the ok market proves that point. The writers of the past are only obsolete for the of the present, not for the {as far as the people rend books), nor men of letters. If indifference ‘to makes us seniors happy in “Vanity Fair,” in “Old Mortality.” in “Martin Chuzzle wit” nay, in e Last Days of Pom- peli,” or in “Barchester Towers,” be inci- dent to youth we are fortunate who were you im an elder day. | We are not deprived of the pleasure which “Richard Feverel,” or ham,” or “Germinal,” France's beautiful tele, Ombres.” can give. But we great stores of enjoyment which the young Geny that they can taste; in the night before Waterloo; in Harry Esmond’s re- turn, “bringing his sheaves with him; im the flight of Mazarin with Porthos’ and dArtagnan; in the journey of Jeanie Deans; in a dozen modern books which the wise youths only mention with « sneer, but which are read for all that, The wise youth of today does not seem wise though to enjoy himself in Jetters bevond © very narrow realm of the conteny 4 He is vocal, but he is not everybody. ‘no does he speak for everybody. Romance t# not dec: t, but some read- era and writers are decadenta, and “proud of the title as the living skeleton sald whem they showed him” (W & a i i i i GATES MAY OPEN AGATX, Another Step in the Chicago Fair Sunday Closing Fight. Judge Stein's citation to appear in re- sponse to contempt proceedings was an- swered yesterday by Director General Davis and, with few exceptions the mem- bers of the council of administration end @irectory of the world’s Columbian expo- sition. The respondents appeared tn court under @ rule to show cause why they were not acting in violation of the Clingman injune- tion by closing the world's fair gates on Sunday. Ex-Judge Rodney Smith submitted the answer of Director General Davis and Lawyer Eddy, one for the council of ad- | ministration ana one for, the directory. Neither of the documents was read, but all were received and filed without mater- jal suggestions. Judge Stein then asked Attorney Mason, representing Clingman, if he had been aly served with copies of the answers. Upon his replying in the nezative, the court gave him until Monday morning at 9:39 o'clock to formulate his reply, until which time proceedings were adjourned Director General Davis’ answer told che court that as the head of- the Worl Columbian Exposition Company he had simply carried out the requirements of the council of administration and the directory The response of the council of admin- istration set up generally that the vigorous opposition to opening the fair gates which sprang up throughout the country made {t desireble that they be cio: That on last Saturday the members 4 them- selves confronted by the olf rule closing the gates, which they believed to be still in force. Counsel was sent for and Lawyer Eddy gave it as his opinion that the in- junction bill had been #o radically amended ax to render it invalid. The gates, on this advice, were ordered closed. ne Everything points to gates ne’ Sunday. It is not believed the directors feel warranted in violating Judge Stein's injunction during the pendency of this hearing. nr It Chafes Him. Glanders—“What is a chafing dish, Gum uperintend the@my?” Gummy—“One you wait half an hour fe at the restaurant”